Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Nirgel liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2800 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a tan tunic with blue highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has no hair. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, In love. Occupation: Server

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is wearing a tight pastel one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His fur is short and orange. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tabaxis became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Emerald fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her cinnamon fur is knotted and matted. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Religious, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 sp. White pearl (110 gp).

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'11" when asserting himself. He has a very tight haircut. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. A true patriot, Bertram would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Gifted from a young age, Bertram studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 6000 sp.